thief

Meanings

• noun

  A person who secretly and unlawfully takes the property of others.

  - "The thief stole the jewels from the museum."
  - "He was caught red-handed by the police."

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Pronunciation

1. /θif/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with thief
chief , rief , grief , relief

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Homophones

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1. thief (en) : A person who secretly and unlawfully takes the property of others.
   

2. chief (en) : A person who is in charge of a group, organization, or enterprise.
   

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Variants

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thief , thieves , sneak thief , sneak thiefs

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Forms

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thieves, theft, steals, stole, stealing

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Etymology

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Old English 'thiefe' from 'thiehan' meaning 'to rob'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'thief' comes from Old English 'thiefe' which means 'to rob'.

2. Thieves have been depicted in art as early as the Egyptian period.

3. The term 'pickpocket' comes from the Middle English word 'pickepokete' which means 'to pocket with a pick'.

4. In some cultures, it is believed that thieves have the ability to turn invisible at night.

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Related Concepts

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1. burglary: The unlawful entry into a building with the intent to commit a crime, usually theft.

2. larceny: The unlawful taking and carrying away of someone else's property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it.

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Culture

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Thieves have been depicted in literature, art, and music throughout history. They have been portrayed as anti-heroes, tricksters, and even as Robin Hood-like figures who steal from the rich to help the poor. In some cultures, thieves have been believed to possess special powers or abilities.

How to Memorize "thief"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing a mask and gloves, sneaking into a house at night to steal valuable items.
   - Visualize the thief's quick movements and the glint of stolen jewels in their hand.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'thief' with the image of a mask and a bag of stolen goods.
   - Think of the word 'thief' as someone who takes what isn't theirs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the sentence: 'Tom Hanks is a Hollywood actor, but a thief is someone who steals.'
   - Use the acronym T.H.I.E.F.: Takes Hidden Items From Everybody.

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